Description
This skateboard deck features a striking design of a stylized green creature?possibly a dragon or serpent?arching across the board. The creature?s body is long and sinuous, covered in dark green with black outlines and subtle striping that gives it a graphic, almost comic-book feel. Surrounding the creature is a flurry of pink, red, and orange hibiscus flowers and blossoms, arranged asymmetrically along the right edge, adding a tropical and organic contrast to the sharp, menacing lines of the creature.
Art Style:
The art style is a hybrid of graphic illustration and Japanese-inspired design. The clean, bold linework and limited color palette with flat fills give it a contemporary street art or manga influence, while the floral elements recall traditional Japanese tattoo art and textile patterns. The empty negative space on the natural wood grain background enhances the simplicity and elegance of the design.
Interpretation:
The juxtaposition of the dark, sharp-edged creature with the soft, delicate flowers suggests themes of balance?ferocity versus beauty, nature?s duality, or perhaps a metaphor for strength wrapped in grace. The dragon or serpent-like figure might symbolize power, protection, or transformation, while the hibiscus flowers evoke tranquility, tropical life, and fleeting beauty.
This design merges mythical and natural elements, creating a bold yet harmonious visual statement that?s as much about flow and contrast as it is about storytelling. It would appeal to those who appreciate symbolic art with a strong graphic punch.
Item Special Note
Sophia Finney is a Myrtle Beach based artist and has been doing commissions for the last 4 years while also working at a nonprofit organization.
Her style consists of fantasy scapes and character design, as she loves telling a story through one painted scene. Sophia specializes in acrylic and watercolor painting along with ink art."
For this particular project Sophia created an original design, which she hand painted with acrylic paint and sealed with polyurethane.
More of Sophia's creations can be found at the link below. She is also available for commisioned originals. Contact her through the link.
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